Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2466: RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2466 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Act 082, 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Specifies that the Chief Election Officer may only be terminated for cause. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 082, 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).
- Act 082, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Kila, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (9) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Richards).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 2-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 2-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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